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4924 E 85th St, Unit Up
$1,200
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4924 E 85th St, Unit Up

4924 E 85th StGarfield Heights, OH 44125
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Chesterfield Terrace

6500 Powers BlvdParma, OH 44129
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Timbers Apartments
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Timbers Apartments

900 Tollis PkyBroadview Heights, OH 44147
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Cheapest Available Independence Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Independence, OH is a Studio unit found at Valleyfield Apartments in the Walford neighborhood priced from $675. Parma Park East & West - Seniors 55+ in the Downtown Parma neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $870. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Independence apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Valleyfield Apartments0 X 1Studio,1BA$675
Parma Park East & West - Seniors 55+1 Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$870
Rockside Place1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom1BR,1BA$895
Valley Park Apartments1 Bed / 1 Bath MR1BR,1BA$900
Weeping Cherry Village1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$935
Midtown TowersChestnut1BR,1BA$945
Seneca BroadviewHampton2BR,1BA$960
Hummingbird Pointe & The GardensThe Gardens – 1 Bedrooms1BR,1BA$963
Ridgewood House101 - 1 Bdrm, 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,004
4434 Warner Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Independence, OH and Nearby

As of May 30, 2026 the best value apartment in the Independence area is the $1.11 price per square foot 3 Bed Model at 7903 Jeffries Ave in the in the South Broadway neighborhood starting from $1,225. The second greatest value Independence apartment is the 4924 E 85th St Model at 4924 E 85th St, Unit Up starting at $1,200 with a $1.20 price per square foot in the Cranwood Park neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Independence apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
7903 Jeffries Ave3 Bed3BR,1BA$1.11
4924 E 85th St, Unit Up4924 E 85th St2BR,1BA$1.20
4434 Warner Rd1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.08
Valley Plaza Apartments2 Bed / 1 Bath HT FT2BR,1BA$1.27
Colony ClubKensington2BR,1BA$1.42
6900 LoftsTwo Bed One Bath2BR,1BA$1.53
Seneca BroadviewGrayton2BR,1BA$1.33
Rockside Place2 Bedroom 1.5 Bathroom2BR,1.5BA$1.56
Midtown TowersChestnut1BR,1BA$1.50
Parma Park East & West - Seniors 55+1 Bedroom Traditional1BR,1BA$1.40

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Independence Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Independence Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Independence Apartment is $835 at Valleyfield Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Independence Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Independence is starting from $960 at Seneca Broadview.

What is the most affordable Independence Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap Independence Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Rockside Place and starts from $1,180.

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